Since the sports betting industry revolves around serious money, it is full of fascinating stories. Some of them tell us about amazing betting strategies, others warn gamblers what not to do when it comes to betting. Luckily for us, many of these stories have been documented. So, today we will tell you about five films that focus on real people and events from the betting world.
The Best of It
This documentary focuses on four professional bettors who tried to win fortune by betting on the NCAA tournament in 2010. Ken Weitzner, Lem Banker, Alan “Boston” Dvorkis, and Alan Denkenson were all incredibly experienced gamblers. And yet, they still had to deal with the unforgivable nature of the betting business. Ken Weitzner and his wife in particular lost so much money during March Madness that they committed suicide shortly after they were interviewed for the movie.
Fantasy Sports Gambling
When Frontline, which was a popular investigative series on PBS, teamed up with The New York Times in 2016, they released an episode about the skyrocketing fantasy sports betting. As it turns out, this relatively new segment of the industry began to grow thanks to a legislative loophole. The episode is one hour long and features interviews with gamblers, regulators, and other involved parties that shed light on the dark side of this business.
Now Place Your Bets
If you want to know how the legal betting business started in Las Vegas, you will definitely enjoy this 2017 documentary. In this film, numerous sports journalists, bookmakers, and professional gamblers will share fascinating insights about the world of sports betting. On top of that, you will learn what factors motivate passionate bettors directly from them.
30 for 30: The Legend of Jimmy the Greek
This picture focuses on the life of Jimmy the Greek whose real name was James George Snyder, Sr. He was an incredibly respected sportscaster who loved to predict the outcome of NFL matches. Besides that, his provocative antics caused a great resonance in society since sports betting was considered a taboo activity at that time. In the film, you will hear numerous interesting comments about Jimmy from other sportscasters who also worked on The NFL Today program.
Life on the Line
With this documentary, you will be able to plunge into the world of sports betting through the comments of the most legendary bettors in history. In addition to Jay Kornegay, you will see Ken Thompson, Brian Blessing, and many other experts who have devoted their lives to sports events and betting. They will tell you about the fascinating nuances of the betting industry and share insights about the famous Las Vegas Hotel’s “SuperBook”.
